Networking Education

If you’ve been around a while, you’ve likely heard me give hundreds of these education moments. And they often fall into a few important categories. But in an effort to expand what I believe will support us as individuals and as a collective, I’ve been thinking about what else outside the box might help us

As my late Grandpa Henry liked to say, “Rich or poor it’s good to have money.” But I’ve got something this morning that might surprise you: money is not the most important asset in business. It is essential of course. It’s the oxygen that keeps the business alive — but it’s not the heart, the

For those who just celebrated Passover, I hope it was a happy one. And for those about to celebrate Easter, the same for you. May it be filled with the things that matter — among them… food, family (biological, chosen, or both!), tradition, and joy. Without getting into the religious aspects of these holidays, if

We all want success. Or at least more of it. And though we may all differ at least slightly in our personal definitions of what that means, I have it that there is a lot of common ground. Success in business isn’t random — it follows patterns. So let’s take a look at six items

If there’s one thing that consistently powers both personal and professional success, it’s the ability to build meaningful relationships. Yet, in a world buzzing with distractions, we often forget that connection doesn’t start with talking — it starts with listening. And the key orientation that sets up listening is curiosity. At its core, building a

In a powerful book called Flow, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi writes, “Twenty-three hundred years ago Aristotle concluded that, more than anything else, men and women seek happiness. While happiness itself is sought for its own sake, every other goal — health, beauty, money, or power — is valued only because we expect that it will make us

How many of you have seen The Greatest Showman, starring Hugh Jackman? My kids used to be obsessed with it, and I have to admit, I love the movie and it’s soundtrack too. For those who haven’t seen it, it’s a dramatized version of the real story of PT Barnum, and how he built his

Have you ever felt like small actions don’t really matter? Sometimes, we get caught up in the idea that change only comes from grand gestures, major inventions, or powerful leaders. But history — and our everyday lives — show us something radically different. Take the Bic pen as an example. It’s cheap, made of plastic,

Networking is More Than Business It’s About Empowerment for All Good morning, Elevate! Today, as we recognize International Women’s Day, which happens on March 8th we celebrate the 25 incredible women in this very group; leaders in industries ranging from technology, real estate, health and wellness, beauty, legal services, marketing, finance, PR, and beyond. But

We are all BNI members who joined BNI & Elevate in search of a return on our investment, an Investment of both time and limited financial resources. If we work a 40 hour week, then each of us has approximately 2,400 minutes each week to invest in our businesses. So, how can you maximize your